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Jul 7, 2025 | 12:29 PM

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Joe12RK

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As promised, here is the link to my auction. Please bid early and often. If you can't bid, please spread the word. Thanks, Joe

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-davidson-fxr/

Jul 7, 2025 | 04:40 PM

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john lee

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Originally Posted by Joe12RK

As promised, here is the link to my auction. Please bid early and often. If you can't bid, please spread the word. Thanks, Joe

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-davidson-fxr/

nice bikw im the second owner of my 80 lowrider since 84 17000 kms

Jul 8, 2025 | 12:30 PM

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Ken45

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I wonder after all that work why do you want to sell it ?

Jul 9, 2025 | 07:45 AM

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To be honest, I don't ride it. When given a choice, there is always something in my garage I prefer.

Jul 9, 2025 | 09:40 AM

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I get it 100%. The problem with restored bikes or cars is using them. I enjoy the restoration process then usually (but not always) sell after that because I don't want to be the one that undoes all of that hard work.

Jul 9, 2025 | 10:54 AM

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Boat Bum

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That's kinda like not phukin' your girlfriend to save her for the next guy.

Jul 9, 2025 | 11:08 AM

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That's kinda like not phukin' your girlfriend to save her for the next guy.

Not if you have 11 others to chose from.

Jul 9, 2025 | 12:21 PM

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Having Never Done Restoration..I guess I do Not get it..Done Many, "Fix back to Correct" and still have a Couple Genuine "survivors"..and yes...I ride them all I can!! Or..I would Not own them!

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Jul 9, 2025 | 12:47 PM

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To be honest, I don't ride it. When given a choice, there is always something in my garage I prefer.

I hope you do not take a trashing on it ! Years ago I used to do restoration work. Every one wants a show piece but don't want to pay, so I quit doing it.

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Jul 9, 2025 | 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Boat Bum

That's kinda like not phukin' your girlfriend to save her for the next guy.

I rode her, but she didn't suit me.

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I hope you do not take a trashing on it ! Years ago I used to do restoration work. Every one wants a show piece but don't want to pay, so I quit doing it.

If the guy who helped me set up the auction can be believed, I'll get close to what I have into it. The rest I'll chalk up to entertainment expenses. I did enjoy the project, and going to three AMCA meets.

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Yes, now's the time to sell. I had the same experience with a 68 Firebird. Didn't like the way it handled and sold it for what was into it a few months later.

Last edited by Joe12RK; Jul 9, 2025 at 02:16 PM.